Price: $899.00
(as of Dec 07, 2024 12:21:15 UTC - Details)

Makita is expanding the line of cordless outdoor power equipment to include the 18V X2 (36V) LXT Brushless Cordless 21” Self-Propelled Lawn Mower (XML08PT1). With zero emissions, lower noise and reduced maintenance, the 18V X2 (36V) LXT Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower is a welcome solution for efficient grass cutting. It’s powered by two 18V LXT batteries. The 4-bay battery system holds 4 batteries for twice the run time, but without leaving the 18V battery platform. The Makita-built motor delivers up to 2, 800 RPM. The Quiet Mode setting reduces noise by providing constant speed control at 2, 300 RPM. It mows up to ½ an acre using 4 5. 0Ah 18V LXT Batteries. The mower offers ease-of-use features including quick height adjustments, mulching capability, and a commercial-grade steel deck. It features a 3-in-1 design for mulching, bagging, or side discharge. The XML08PT1 includes the lawn mower, four fast-charging 18V LXT lithium-ion 5. 0Ah batteries and an efficient 18V Dual Port Rapid Optimum Charger. The lawn mower features Makita Extreme Protection Technology (XPT ). XPT is a protective seal inside the tool and is engineered for improved operation in harsh conditions by channeling water and dust from key internal components. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls . Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.
2 Free Batteries with qualifying X2 kits for a limited time (4 batteries included)
Self propelled with variable speed (1.5 MPH - 3 MPH)
4 Bay battery system for 2 times more run time
Powered by (2) 18V LXT batteries with the option to insert (2) additional batteries for extended run time
Mows up to 1/2 acre using (4) 18V LXT 5.0Ah batteries
Reviewer: Char
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wonderful Mower
Review: I've owned battery operated mowers before. But this one surpasses them all. The unit arrived with no damage. It assembled with ease. My first test was to mow wet grass since it is winter. I set the deck height to 4 leaving about 3 inches of grass height after the cut. The lawn was about 6 inches in length to start with. The deck height lever stayed in place even if the terrain got a little rough. I used the rear discharge and bagging feature. There was no clogging at all. In wet grass to boot. Lawn looks awesome. The motor did raise in RPM's if it hit a patch of dense grass. I was conservative on using the self propel feature to test how long I could go with a single charge on the batteries. After mowing 3,200 square feet, only 1/3 of one battery was used. Incredible! I will try self propel on the whole lawn next time. Also, I intentionally ran the mower up against a bulkhead with the self propel activated. After releasing the lever, the mower pulled back with ease. No tire chatter. When placing or pulling the batteries from the compartment, the lid has no assist and wants to get in your way. It would be nice if they would add a spring. The twin port battery charger works great. It turns off automatically when the batteries are fully charged. If storage space is a constraint, then this mower may not work for you. The handle does not fold down. This mower is heavy. So it may not be for everybody. But the self propel feature works so well I doubt many will care. I also want to say that reaching a customer service rep was excellent. During my research I contacted two other competitor brands and was put in a holding pattern. Not with Makita. A person answered immediately and I had my questions answered in minutes. I have a platform of Makita battery powered tools. Since the batteries used on them also work the lawn mower it makes this purchase much more sweet. Thanks Makita!Update: It's been a year and this mower is still going strong. We live in the Pacific Northwest and our lawn stays moist pretty much all year. Using the rear discharge, I always worry about clogged grass and a mess under the deck. But that has not happened. Just got done mowing our wet lawn yesterday (February 2021) and to my astonishment the underside of the deck was clean. I don't let the grass grow more than about 3 inches above desired height before mowing. That may explain it. The suction keeps our lawn free of clippings and very clean in appearance. Battery life is excellent. I use the self propel feature continously on 3,200 sq. ft. and when done, there is normally one bar left showing on the fuel gauge. So far only two batteries are needed. I appreciate the lag in activation of the self propel mechanism. A few times I have nudged the lever while maneuvering the mower. If it had lurched, who knows what could've happened. Our lawn is far from smooth and yet the front suspension glides over those humps and leaves a smooth cut of grass. Amazing! There were some leaves that fell late. The mower sucked up about 85% of them. No it's not perfect. But this mower is head and shoulders above our previous ones. We have not had the troubles others have experienced. The bottom line is we are in love with this mower.

Reviewer: Jake Munsell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I used to hate mowing, but this thing is sweet.
Review: Lots of power and quiet. Feels solid. Mows about 90% of my yard on the first 2 batteries then switch to the 2nd set and finishes it off. Bagger works well, side chute falls off easily when bumped. We'll see how well it does through the summer and update the review.

Reviewer: Steve
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Would give it five stars, but....
Review: This a fine mower, well built and engineered. It runs smoothly and quietly, cutting the grass well. With the bag attached, it vacuums up grass clippings and leaves better than other mowers I have owned. I bought this because I have a garage full of Makita 18V tools and love them all. The only drawback is the cost of the batteries so when this package deal came up with four batteries included, I went for it. I can use the batteries in my other tools, if needed. The only negative to this review is that the self-propelled function did not work when the mower arrived. I tried contacting Makita customer service for help. Then I decided to take a close look under the mower in case something wasn't hooked up properly. Sure enough, the wiring pigtail sending power to the drive motor was dangling loose. It had never been hooked up during manufacture because the heat shrink rubber sleeve hadn't been "shrunk." So somebody on the line was sleepy that day. I fixed it in a couple of minutes and heated the protective tubing so it would keep out dirt. All's well that ends well, but be aware that things happen at the factory. Other reviewers mentioned a torn shipping box. Mine was punched in and torn and parts were loose inside the box, but everything was there undamaged. The box was well-designed and heavy duty, but shipping with pretty much all carriers is not great these days. If you get this mower and it arrives intact, you should be very happy with it.

Reviewer: Lance
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I would not purchase again
Review: Rarely do I regret a purchase, but I wish I hadn’t gone with Makita for my first step into battery powered mowers. I did a ton of research online and ultimately chose Makita because I have other tools that use the same batteries, and my experience with their tools has always been great, and the online written and video reviews were overwhelmingly positive. After 4 months using the mower, here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly:GOODBuild quality is excellent. Mower is sturdy and durable. Battery life is great and the rapid charger makes for quick turnaround. The mower pushes easier than I expected. Makita 18v and 36v battery platform is versatile and I love that all my tools run on the same batteries.BADThe self propelled feature is not even close to being as responsive as my old gas mower was. It takes a surprising amount of time to get going. I’ve been using the same gas powered mower for 16 years and the lack of initial power to the rear wheels on the Makita leaves me constantly wishing for more. Also, l wish there was an option to keep the mower in high speed instead of it automatically slowing the blade speed down to conserve battery life. It cuts much better at high speed than in low. Lastly, when cutting taller grass in the mulching setup, some kind of suction effect fills the deck with grass whirring around and I have to periodically stop the blade, lift the front wheels up and take two steps backward, let the grass drop to the ground, and restart the blade to go over it again.UGLYMy lawn looks like an inexperienced child mowed it. This mower leaves COUNTLESS blades of grass uncut. I can mow the entire lawn twice and still have blades of grass sticking up above the rest. I have tried only mowing half or two-thirds of a strip at a time, pushing vs. self-propelled, dry vs. wet, adjusting deck height, cutting more frequently, etc. Nothing works. This mower fails at the very thing its made for...cutting grass.This is, without question, the Amazon purchase I regret most over the years. I feel stuck. Wish I had purchased it at a physical store so I could walk it back up to the return desk.